When Cape Town came dangerously close to becoming the world’s first major city to run out of water, it was a wake-up call to all water-pressed cities around the world, such as Mexico City, Say Paulo, and Cairo. As the world’s population grows and climate change pushes … [Read more...] about We’ve never been closer to sustainable desalination technology
Archives for June 2019
A cleaner future for aviation was on display at the Paris Air Show
By now we’re all aware that the aviation industry is responsible for a hefty contribution to global carbon emissions. That’s why the need for more efficient flying technology is more important than ever. At the Paris Air Show, an exhibition dedicated to the future of air … [Read more...] about A cleaner future for aviation was on display at the Paris Air Show
Fashion capital Milan is on a quest to plant 3 million trees by 2030
There will soon be more trees than people in the city of Milan. Mayor Giuseppe “Beppe” Sala has embarked on an ambitious plan to plant 3 million trees in the Italian city—population 1.3 million—better known for industry than natural wonders. For the last year and a half, the … [Read more...] about Fashion capital Milan is on a quest to plant 3 million trees by 2030
Game designers have created a simulator that let’s you live the life of a bee
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a bee? Well if you are curious, there’s a new simulation game that gives you an inside look at the real lives and struggles of the American wild bee. Both educational and entertaining, Bee Simulator allows you to fly around our colorful … [Read more...] about Game designers have created a simulator that let’s you live the life of a bee
Waze believes it can get more people to start carpooling again
Back in the late 1970s, 20 percent of American commuters carpooled. At the moment, that number stands closer to 7 percent. This is problematic considering that carpooling is a good way for us to cut down on the individual emissions that come with traveling. Uber and Lyft have … [Read more...] about Waze believes it can get more people to start carpooling again